After a stroke, a patient was left with painful feet and hands. The physician diagnoses central pain syndrome. Which home management technique should the nurse teach this patient?

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Keeping the feet and hands warm may help decrease the pain associated with central pain syndrome. Cold temperatures may exacerbate the pain, so staying warm can be helpful. Walking and taking an ACE inhibitor are not proven home management techniques for central pain syndrome, and ice massage may actually worsen the pain.

After a Stroke, a Patient Was Left with Painful Feet